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What government project saw Wheeler's return for hydrogen bomb development?

  • Project Orion

  • The Manhattan Project

  • Project Matterhorn

  • Operation Argus

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Project Matterhorn, the government project that witnessed Wheeler's return, aimed to develop a compact hydrogen bomb suitable for aircraft delivery. The project's success culminated in the creation of a lightweight yet powerful hydrogen bomb, significantly enhancing the U.S. nuclear arsenal and solidifying its strategic advantage during the Cold War era.
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